How Augmentative Communication can be Integrated Into an IEP?

Now that we discussed how important it is to help nonverbal children with learned helplessness in my last post, we will now discuss how Augmentative Communication can be integrated into an IEP.

First, it is important to remember their will be a team of professionals, parents, etc. to help along the way!

How can it be done?
 - AC must be considered for all nonspeaking students
- Specify ALL components
- Specify the USE of components
- Incorporate these into goals, as a way to accomplish the goals!
- Include list of the AC services to be provided by related service personnel
- Include identification of the people responsible for maintaining and operating the device  

 

These are some things to remember when putting all parts  of an IEP together! I liked that I found this! An easy way for me to remember! One step at a time and you'll get the right goals for the student!

 

~ Michelle